As human activities continue to impact the planet, one of the most pressing environmental challenges we face today is the generation and mismanagement of waste. From plastic debris in the ocean to discarded trash in natural habitats, our waste poses significant threats to wildlife and their ecosystems. In this blog, we will explore how our …
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Introduction Climate change is an urgent global crisis that demands immediate action. The consequences of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and disrupted ecosystems are already being felt worldwide. To combat this pressing issue, there is an increasing realization that individual actions play a significant role in mitigating climate change. Sustainable lifestyles, which …
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Discussing effective climate strategy was one of the key goals of the East Africa Waste is Wealth conference- convened by Takataka Ni Mali. The conference’s third day featured extensive discussions on carbon emissions, carbon credits, sustainability, and ESG reporting. The Chief Officer, Strategy, Risk and Compliance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Mr. Irungu Waggema gave …
During the just concluded AWWS conference, among the topics of discussion was green transition and the circular economy. United Nations Environmental program (UNEP) defines green economy as a macro- economic approach which focuses on investing in low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive activities. Elsewhere, the circular economy has being defined as a model of …
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As the impact of improper waste disposal becomes increasingly apparent, East African countries are recognizing the urgent need to address waste management issues. This article explores the current state of waste management in the region and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among countries to tackle this shared challenge as was discussed during one of the …
The Africa Waste is Wealth Series is an event of paramount importance for the continent, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to address the urgent issue of waste management and the potential it holds for economic growth and environmental sustainability. This blog post aims to highlight the significance of the Africa Waste is Wealth Series …
Have you seen people collecting plastic bottles, metal cans, or even paper and wondered why they do so and where they take these recyclables? After collection, recyclable waste is regenerated by recyclers to add value and produce new products. That is recycling! Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials, that would otherwise be …
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#TakaThursday – Opportunities in TakaTaka Join Our Patron Mary Ngechu host Vintz Plastics Limited CEO Mavji Varsani in a conversation to demystify opportunities in waste management Join Live: Twitter & Facebook Thursday 22/9/2022 #WasteIsWealth takanimali.org
Kiambu County government has launched a waste sorting and segregation program aimed at enlightening stakeholders about the advantages of waste sorting for value addition and job creation.
The pace of green job creation is accelerating, fast tracking Kenya’s transition towards a low-carbon economy, becoming an engine of development. Eight economic sectors play a central role in the growth of the green jobs sector: agriculture, forestry, fishing, energy, resource-intensive manufacturing, recycling, building and transport. Investment to create green jobs is one side of the jobs …
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